
In addition to setting Spanning Tree parameters for use on the switch level, the
An STP Group spanning tree works in the same way as the
The STP on the switch level blocks redundant links between switches (and similar network devices). The port level STP will block redundant links within an STP Group.
It is advisable to define an STP Group to correspond to a VLAN group of ports.
The following fields can be set:
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| View Ports:< | > | This field can be toggled using the |
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| Configure | Ports:[ | Allows the entry of a range of port |
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| Port Cost:[ | ] | A Port Cost can be set from 1 to |
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Link Aggregation
To configure a link aggregation group, highlight Link Aggregation on the Main Menu and press Enter.